as in hood
a hard covering that is worn to protect your head
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Recent Examples of helmet
The Eagles will wear black helmets, white jerseys and black pants — marking just the second time in franchise history the team has worn this combination.
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Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
If a helmet is too outdated for your family to use, don't pawn it off on someone else.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
But the Cowboys’ special teams answered when Sam Williams blocked a punt that ricocheted off his helmet and rolled into the end zone, where Marshawn Kneeland recovered it for a touchdown.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The replay showed Gibbs lowered his helmet and hit Bowen in the head/neck area.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2025
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Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
If a helmet is too outdated for your family to use, don't pawn it off on someone else.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
But the Cowboys’ special teams answered when Sam Williams blocked a punt that ricocheted off his helmet and rolled into the end zone, where Marshawn Kneeland recovered it for a touchdown.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The replay showed Gibbs lowered his helmet and hit Bowen in the head/neck area.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helmet
Noun
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The kitchen will be larger and outfitted with a bigger hood, Adams says.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Nov. 2025
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It’s layered with luxurious fleece microfiber for extreme softness and comes with a hood lined with the same material for even more coziness for your face and ears.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Each round is drenched in 0.45% white willow bark (a.k.a. BHA) to clear blackheads and minimize the look of pores, 4.5% citric acid to smooth uneven texture, and cypress tree leaf and skullcap to curb sebum production.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Here, plant extracts like cypress leaf and skullcap help balance oil and prevent future congestion, while willow bark extract and salicylic acid clear out dead skin and visibly tighten pores.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It's served with apple pikliz – a Haitian-style slaw of pickled cabbage, carrots and scotch bonnet peppers, though the Barracos add shaved apple to give it a Midwestern twist.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Nov. 2025
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Shot over the first days of production, the scene was rigged with cameras on the bonnet of a G-Wagon, capturing chaos as Emma Stone’s character fights back against her would-be captors.—
Tiana DeNicola,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Now employers must show a substantial hardship when refusing to honor religious beliefs or practices, such as allowing employees to wear a yarmulke, hijab or turban, pray at work or to schedule work around religious observances.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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She was hanged; her body thrown in the river and is often spotted wearing a green turban to hide her missing ear.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And what's up with that guy in the beret?—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Per the company, brand-new elements were designed for Sloth’s pirate hat and bandana, and Mama Fratelli’s hair and beret.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The iguanas are known for their distinctive casque (helmet-like crest) and long, thin limbs.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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These flightless birds are striking in appearance – bright blue skin, a helmet-like casque on their heads, and dagger-like claws on each foot.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Oliver eliminates one pole-climbing threat by plopping a hat on his head, leading to a big fall — then takes this as an opportunity to evict his squatter.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Readers will also learn how to repurpose existing garments into new items such as hats, bags, slippers and other patchwork pieces.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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The president has spent much of the shutdown mocking Democrats, posting videos of House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries in a Mexican sombrero.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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The congresswoman was dressed in a traditional Mexican dress and wore a sombrero while Pearcy wore an ICE vest over fatigues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helmet. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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